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  • Inside Tenement Time: Suss, Spirit, and Surveillance by Page, Kezia
    Inside Tenement Time: Suss, Spirit, and Surveillance
    Inside Tenement Time is the first comprehensive treatment of literary and cultural texts on surveillance in the Caribbean. Covering the long historical arc of the twentieth to the twenty-first centuries, Inside Tenement Time uses Jamaica as a case study to examine moments of crisis...
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  • I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems by Ruden, Sarah
    I Am the Arrow: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath in Six Poems
    Acclaimed translator Sarah Ruden shares a fresh, myth-busting reading of Sylvia Plath's poems, revealing the full range and towering ambition of a great American poet. One of our leading interpreters of ancient literature, acclaimed translator Sarah Ruden (the Aeneid) has long had a passion...
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  • Hell-Bent for Leather: Sex and Sexuality in the Weird Western by Fine, Kerry
    Hell-Bent for Leather: Sex and Sexuality in the Weird Western
    Hell-Bent for Leather: Sex and Sexuality in the Weird Western builds on the Locus Award finalist Weird Westerns: Race, Gender, Genre. This new collection takes a deep dive into the myriad ways sex and sexuality are imagined in weird western literature, film, television, and...
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  • Grotesque Progeny: The Commodification of Dangerous and Endangered Children by Heimermann, Mark
    Grotesque Progeny: The Commodification of Dangerous and Endangered Children
    In contemporary Western society, childhood appears more protected than ever to the casual onlooker. Yet, we are increasingly fascinated by narratives in which children are depicted as unsettling beings, both dangerous and endangered, sometimes chaotic or even evil. In Grotesque Progeny: The Commodification of...
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  • Gestures: A Body of Work by Butler, Alice
    Gestures: A Body of Work
    This cross-disciplinary collection of feminist approaches to gesture offers new explorations of how gesture/s and feminism/s have animated one another in feminist and interdisciplinary artistic practice from the 1960s onwards.Author: Alice ButlerPublisher: Manchester University PressPublished: 01/28/2025Pages: 352Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.85lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x...
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  • Fyodor Dostoevsky-Darkness and Dawn (1848-1849): A Life in Letters, Memoirs, and Criticism by Marullo, Thomas Gaiton
    Fyodor Dostoevsky-Darkness and Dawn (1848-1849): A Life in Letters, Memoirs, and Criticism
    Fyodor Dostoevsky--Darkness and Dawn (1848-1849), the third and final volume on the writer's childhood, adolescence, and youth, seeks to disclose, in a detailed and intimate way, Dostoevsky's last two years before his exile to Siberia. Together with the first two volumes, it attempts to...
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  • Essays on German Literature and Culture, Part II by Vanden Bossche, Chris Ramon
    Essays on German Literature and Culture, Part II
    In the early 1820s, the acclaimed Victorian philosopher, social critic, and essayist Thomas Carlyle achieved a level of expertise in German language and literature that prompted editors to seek him out as a reviewer and launched his career as an essayist. Carlyle has long...
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  • Epic Events: Classics and the Politics of Time in the United States Since 9/11 by Eccleston, Sasha-Mae
    Epic Events: Classics and the Politics of Time in the United States Since 9/11
    An analysis of ancient Greek and Roman works alongside contemporary literature, exploring how these classics shape our understanding of the politics of time in America Ancient Greek and Roman cultures have been privileged as authoritatively timeless throughout American history. American leaders capitalize on this...
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  • Encountering Material Culture Through Archaeological Fiction: Wonderful Things in Literature, Film and Media by Dodd, Kerry
    Encountering Material Culture Through Archaeological Fiction: Wonderful Things in Literature, Film and Media
    Investigating the representation of artefacts, objects and 'things' in a range of predominantly Western archaeological fiction from the late Victorian period to the modern day, this book examines the narratives through which humanity represents its own material heritage in relation to notions of enchantment,...
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  • Emma: A Norton Critical Edition by Austen, Jane
    Emma: A Norton Critical Edition
    The text of the Fourth Edition of the Norton Critical Edition of Emma is based on the 1816 edition published by John Murray. George Justice has lightly and judiciously emended the text for faithfulness and clarity. The novel is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations...
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  • Ecotheology and Love by Davary, Bahar
    Ecotheology and Love
    In Ecotheology and Love: The Converging Poetics of Sohrab Sepehri and James Baldwin, Bahar Davary points to the interrelation of religion, poetry, and ecology from a comparative perspective with an emphasis on decoloniality. This work shows how authors Sohrab Seperhi and James Baldwin sought...
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  • Doom Patterns: Latinx Speculations and the Aesthetics of Violence by Gil'ad?, Maia
    Doom Patterns: Latinx Speculations and the Aesthetics of Violence
    In Doom Patterns, Maia Gil'Ad? takes up speculative fiction as a site for theorizing Latinx identity across national and ethnic borders and shows the vital role of historical trauma in its formation. Her analysis moves beyond reparative modes of reading to consider how literary...
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  • Doom Patterns: Latinx Speculations and the Aesthetics of Violence by Gil'ad?, Maia
    Doom Patterns: Latinx Speculations and the Aesthetics of Violence
    In Doom Patterns, Maia Gil'Ad? takes up speculative fiction as a site for theorizing Latinx identity across national and ethnic borders and shows the vital role of historical trauma in its formation. Her analysis moves beyond reparative modes of reading to consider how literary...
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  • Dominio de la Inteligencia Emocional: 3 in 1 Manejo de la Ira, Cómo Analizar a Las Personas y la Psicología Oscura, Técnicas Secretas de Manipulació by Clear, Robert
    Dominio de la Inteligencia Emocional: 3 in 1 Manejo de la Ira, Cómo Analizar a Las Personas y la Psicología Oscura, Técnicas Secretas de Manipulació
    Author: Robert ClearPublisher: Chasecheck LtdPublished: 02/26/2023Pages: 478Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06dISBN: 9781914271250Language: SpanishThis title is not returnable
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  • Divinity, Hospitality and the Posthuman in 21st-Century Literature: The Material Sacred by McAvan, Emily
    Divinity, Hospitality and the Posthuman in 21st-Century Literature: The Material Sacred
    What does it feel like to experience the sacred today? Examining in detail many of this century's most significant writers, including Margaret Atwood, Salman Rushdie, Elizabeth Strout, Marilynne Robinson, Mohsin Hamid, Michael Chabon, Howard Jacobson and Don DeLillo, Postsecular Fiction in the 21st Century:...
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  • Corruption in the Graeco-Roman World: Re-Reading the Sources by Carl?-Uhink, Filippo
    Corruption in the Graeco-Roman World: Re-Reading the Sources
    Defining corruption is an incredibly difficult task. Being at the same time a concept identifying illegitimate and illegal behaviors, mostly connected to positions of power, and a word indicating a process of (moral) degeneration, corruption is hard to tackle and disentangle - especially when...
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  • Conversations with Ted Kooser by Cusatis, John
    Conversations with Ted Kooser
    In twenty-one interviews spanning nearly half a century, Conversations with Ted Kooser chronicles the Nebraska writer's rise from a regional poet of the Great Plains to a Pulitzer Prize-winning artistic luminary. His candor, clarity, and eloquence, which distinguish Kooser's plentiful body of work, color...
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  • Conversations with Ted Kooser by Cusatis, John
    Conversations with Ted Kooser
    In twenty-one interviews spanning nearly half a century, Conversations with Ted Kooser chronicles the Nebraska writer's rise from a regional poet of the Great Plains to a Pulitzer Prize-winning artistic luminary. His candor, clarity, and eloquence, which distinguish Kooser's plentiful body of work, color...
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  • Contemporary Body Horror by Aldana Reyes, Xavier
    Contemporary Body Horror
    Author: Xavier Aldana ReyesPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 12/05/2024Pages: 96Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20dISBN: 9781009280969
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  • Conrad's European Context by Busza, Andrzej
    Conrad's European Context
    On account of Conrad's tragic and fascinating life before he became a writer, critics have usually offered a historical account of his early Polish years. Less attention has been paid to the cultural and literary background of that period and its subsequent influence. In...
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Literary criticism books are essential resources for anyone interested in analyzing and understanding literature on a deeper level. These books offer insights into various literary theories, critique methods, and analytical approaches that help readers and scholars interpret and evaluate literary works.

Literary criticism books delve into the analysis of literature, exploring how different aspects such as themes, characters, and narratives contribute to a text's meaning and impact. They provide valuable frameworks and perspectives that enhance the reader's ability to engage critically with literary texts.

Criticism literature includes works that assess and interpret the value and significance of various literary genres, styles, and authors. Books such as "The Western Canon" by Harold Bloom and "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" by Thomas C. Foster are highly regarded for their comprehensive exploration of literary traditions and techniques.

Literary criticism theory encompasses a range of approaches to understanding literature. These theories include formalism, structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism, and post-colonialism, among others. Books like "Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton and "The Theory of the Novel" by Georg Lukács offer foundational knowledge in these critical perspectives, providing readers with tools to analyze texts through various lenses.

For those seeking the best books to read on literary criticism, it’s helpful to explore both classic and contemporary texts. Works like "Critical Theory Today: A User-Friendly Guide" by Lois Tyson and "The Elements of Literary Style" by William K. Wimsatt and Monroe C. Beardsley offer practical advice and theoretical insights for readers and students.

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Q. What are literary criticism books used for?

A. Literary criticism books are used to analyze, interpret, and evaluate literature. They offer various theoretical frameworks and methods to understand and critique literary works, helping readers and scholars explore themes, characters, and narrative techniques in depth.

Q. Can you recommend some foundational books on literary criticism theory?

A. Yes, some foundational books on literary criticism theory include "Literary Theory: An Introduction" by Terry Eagleton, which provides an overview of various critical approaches, and "The Theory of the Novel" by Georg Lukács, which explores the evolution and form of the novel.

Q. What is criticism literature, and why is it important?

A. Criticism literature refers to works that analyze and assess the value and significance of literary texts. It is important because it helps readers and scholars gain a deeper understanding of literature, its context, and its impact, enhancing appreciation and critical engagement with texts.

Q. Where can I find the best literary criticism books?

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Q. How do I choose the right literary criticism book for my needs?

A. To choose the right literary criticism book, consider your interests and the type of literature you are studying. Look for books that cover the specific theories or approaches you want to explore. Reviews, recommendations, and best-seller lists can also guide you in selecting books that are well-regarded and relevant to your needs.

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